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We are looking for a Philippines-based Paralegal to support our Legal Department. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this individual will play a vital role in supporting both U.S. and Philippines operations by managing contract workflows, maintaining compliance records, and providing high-quality legal and administrative support under attorney supervision. This is a unique opportunity to work on both U.S. and Philippine legal matters while helping drive positive social impact at scale. This is a fully remote position working night shift hours.
Key Responsibilities:

U.S. Legal Support

- Assist with the review, redlining, and management of contracts relating to U.S. operations, including federal and state grant programs, under attorney direction.

- Maintain the contract management system, including tracking key dates, renewals, and deliverables.

- Support compliance monitoring and help prepare compliance reports and documentation.

- Draft and maintain internal policies and procedures for U.S. operations for attorney review.

- Track filing deadlines and assist with U.S. tax compliance documentation (income, sales, unemployment, employer withholding, etc.).

- Prepare and submit registrations, permits, annual reports, and other corporate compliance filings.

- Coordinate with brokers and internal stakeholders regarding insurance coverage documentation for U.S. entities.

- Assist with document collection, organization, and fact-gathering for internal investigations.

- Assist with document collection and obtaining required signatures in connection with procurements and proposals.

- Monitor and manage legal department tasks and requests through the organization’s ticketing or workflow management system, ensuring timely responses, appropriate assignment, follow-ups and closure.

- Provide general litigation and corporate legal support as assigned by an attorney.

Philippines Legal Support

- Support employment law compliance and HR legal documentation in the Philippines.

- Prepare and manage business registration and regulatory filings for Philippines operations.

- Assist with tax compliance documentation and reporting for Philippine corporate and employment taxes.

- Track deadlines and maintain a compliance calendar for periodic filings, renewals, licenses, permits, and registrations.

- Draft and maintain internal policies tailored to the Philippines business unit for attorney review.

- Support insurance procurement and compliance documentation in the Philippines.

- Assist with document collection and fact-gathering for internal investigations.

What You Bring:

- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate; a law degree or legal studies background is a plus but not required.

- 3+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a similar legal support role.

- Located in the Philippines with night shift work hours (to overlap with U.S. team).

- Experience or formal education related to U.S. law is highly desirable.

- Familiarity with U.S. corporate compliance, contracts, or tax filings preferred.

- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying issues and escalating them appropriately.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote U.S.-based team.

- A commitment to ethical, mission-driven legal work.

Why Join Career Team?

- Work for a growing, purpose-driven company with a national reach.

- Enjoy a fully remote work environment with a flexible schedule.

- Be part of a collaborative and values-driven team.

- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

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About Career Team:
Founded in 1996, Career Team is socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation’s opportunity divide through government-funded workforce development programs designed to help individuals get the skill